#weight-loss
#weight-loss

OMG science

New study reveals Ozempic doesn't work in the way we originally thought

Ozempic impacts metabolism as well as appetite, indicating obesity treatment is complex and more than just diet and exercise. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Privacy professionals

How to lose weight and influence no one the Robert Jenrick diet for party leadership | Catherine Bennett

Robert Jenrick's use of Ozempic for weight loss highlights the intertwining of personal fitness and political image. [ more ]

Business Insider

8 hours ago

Medicine

Kate Moss' half-sister Lottie Moss, 26, says she ended up in the hospital after using Ozempic that she got from a friend

Lottie Moss strongly advises against using Ozempic for weight loss after experiencing severe health complications. [ more ]

New York Post

16 hours ago

Medicine

Model issues warning after Ozempic overdose: 'Worst decision I ever made'

Lottie Moss warns against the misuse of Ozempic for weight loss after experiencing serious health issues. [ more ]

Fortune Well

2 days ago

Medicine

Forget the shot. A weight loss pill saw promising results in Phase 1 testing

Amycretin, a new pill, could offer a convenient weight loss alternative to Ozempic, showing potential for significant weight loss within three months. [ more ]

www.dw.com

4 days ago

London politics

Bye-bye body positivity, hello 'heroin chic'? DW 09/09/2024

Ozempic's popularity is driven by celebrity endorsements and the Y2K cultural revival, amplifying its use beyond diabetes treatment to general weight loss. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

OMG science

New study reveals Ozempic doesn't work in the way we originally thought

Ozempic impacts metabolism as well as appetite, indicating obesity treatment is complex and more than just diet and exercise. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Privacy professionals

How to lose weight and influence no one the Robert Jenrick diet for party leadership | Catherine Bennett

Robert Jenrick's use of Ozempic for weight loss highlights the intertwining of personal fitness and political image. [ more ]

moreozempic

#body-image

time.com

Wellness

15 Things to Say When Someone Comments on Your Weight

It's crucial to avoid commenting on others' bodies, as it perpetuates harmful societal standards and may not reflect their true health or circumstances. [ more ]

Psychology Today

Wellness

How Your Mindset Shapes Your Weight Loss Journey

A growth mindset significantly influences weight loss success and healthy behaviors by fostering a belief in the ability to change. [ more ]

Slate Magazine

Wellness

I Lost Nearly 100 Pounds. When I Looked in the Mirror, I Still Saw My Old Self.

Losing weight can have unexpected mental tolls even after physical transformation. [ more ]

time.com

Wellness

15 Things to Say When Someone Comments on Your Weight

It's crucial to avoid commenting on others' bodies, as it perpetuates harmful societal standards and may not reflect their true health or circumstances. [ more ]

Psychology Today

Wellness

How Your Mindset Shapes Your Weight Loss Journey

A growth mindset significantly influences weight loss success and healthy behaviors by fostering a belief in the ability to change. [ more ]

Slate Magazine

Wellness

I Lost Nearly 100 Pounds. When I Looked in the Mirror, I Still Saw My Old Self.

Losing weight can have unexpected mental tolls even after physical transformation. [ more ]

morebody-image

Fast Company

Startup companies

Inside WeightWatchers's fight to survive the Ozempic era

Sima Sistani's journey with WeightWatchers showcases the blend of personal commitment and innovative digital expansion essential for modern weight-loss support. [ more ]

#nikocado-avocado

www.nytimes.com

Digital life

Why a YouTuber's Drastic Weight Loss Went Viral

Nikocado Avocado revealed significant weight loss in a new video, challenging the expectations set by his previous mukbang content. [ more ]

New York Post

Wellness

YouTuber Nikocado Avocado, known for grotesque 'Mukbang' videos, reveals shock 250-lb. weight loss - and how he hid it from fans for months

Nikocado Avocado orchestrated a weight loss reveal as a social experiment, highlighting the complexities of audience engagement and personal image. [ more ]

PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

NYC LGBT

Gay YouTuber loses 250lbs for 'social experiment'

Nikocado Avocado lost 250lbs and called it the greatest social experiment of his life. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Digital life

Why a YouTuber's Drastic Weight Loss Went Viral

Nikocado Avocado revealed significant weight loss in a new video, challenging the expectations set by his previous mukbang content. [ more ]

New York Post

Wellness

YouTuber Nikocado Avocado, known for grotesque 'Mukbang' videos, reveals shock 250-lb. weight loss - and how he hid it from fans for months

Nikocado Avocado orchestrated a weight loss reveal as a social experiment, highlighting the complexities of audience engagement and personal image. [ more ]

PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

NYC LGBT

Gay YouTuber loses 250lbs for 'social experiment'

Nikocado Avocado lost 250lbs and called it the greatest social experiment of his life. [ more ]

morenikocado-avocado

#obesity-treatment

Fast Company

Medicine

Novo Nordisk's new weight-loss pill Amycretin beats Wegovy in early trial

Novo Nordisk's Amycretin shows promise for rapid weight loss, potentially surpassing current leading drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic. [ more ]

News Center

Medicine

Tech Can't Replace Human Coaches in Obesity Treatment - News Center

Technology alone led to worse weight loss compared to tech and a telehealth coach. [ more ]

ScienceDaily

Wellness

Tech can't replace human coaches in obesity treatment

Technology alone insufficient for effective weight loss without human support. [ more ]

BKReader

Medicine

10 Common Misconceptions About GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs

GLP-1 drugs are effective but not instant weight loss solutions. They require lifestyle changes and patience for gradual, sustainable results. [ more ]

Fast Company

Medicine

Novo Nordisk's new weight-loss pill Amycretin beats Wegovy in early trial

Novo Nordisk's Amycretin shows promise for rapid weight loss, potentially surpassing current leading drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic. [ more ]

News Center

Medicine

Tech Can't Replace Human Coaches in Obesity Treatment - News Center

Technology alone led to worse weight loss compared to tech and a telehealth coach. [ more ]

ScienceDaily

Wellness

Tech can't replace human coaches in obesity treatment

Technology alone insufficient for effective weight loss without human support. [ more ]

BKReader

Medicine

10 Common Misconceptions About GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs

GLP-1 drugs are effective but not instant weight loss solutions. They require lifestyle changes and patience for gradual, sustainable results. [ more ]

moreobesity-treatment

#nutrition

Fast Company

3 days ago

Health

'Tadpole water' is the latest TikTok wellness trend. Does it work?

Tadpole water, a mix of water, lemon juice, and chia seeds, is popular for weight loss claims despite its unappealing taste and texture. [ more ]

BuzzFeed

Health

These Are The Best Type Of Nuts For Snacking, Depending On Your Health Goals

Nuts and seeds are healthier snack options than chips and candy bars, offering essential nutrients that help prevent chronic health problems. [ more ]

Alternative Medicine Magazine

Alternative medicine

GOLO Launches GOLO Foods

GOLO introduces a new line of healthy, ready-to-heat frozen meals made from unprocessed ingredients, available for delivery. [ more ]

Business Insider

Wellness

A 56-year-old woman lost weight and balanced her blood sugar with 5 simple changes

Doctors often misinterpret menopausal symptoms, which can mask underlying health issues like prediabetes; tracking blood sugar can uncover critical health insights. [ more ]

Business Insider

Wellness

A woman lost 159 pounds when she quit strict diets that left her feeling starving. She shared 2 tips that mean she's never hungry.

Maria Kirkeland lost 159 pounds sustainably by counting calories, prioritizing protein intake, and focusing on mindset over a decade-long struggle with weight. [ more ]

ScienceDaily

Wellness

Weight-loss success depends on eating more protein, fiber while limiting calories

Successful dietary programs emphasize personalization and flexibility, promoting greater consumption of protein and fiber to facilitate sustainable weight loss. [ more ]

Fast Company

3 days ago

Health

'Tadpole water' is the latest TikTok wellness trend. Does it work?

Tadpole water, a mix of water, lemon juice, and chia seeds, is popular for weight loss claims despite its unappealing taste and texture. [ more ]

BuzzFeed

Health

These Are The Best Type Of Nuts For Snacking, Depending On Your Health Goals

Nuts and seeds are healthier snack options than chips and candy bars, offering essential nutrients that help prevent chronic health problems. [ more ]

Alternative Medicine Magazine

Alternative medicine

GOLO Launches GOLO Foods

GOLO introduces a new line of healthy, ready-to-heat frozen meals made from unprocessed ingredients, available for delivery. [ more ]

Business Insider

Wellness

A 56-year-old woman lost weight and balanced her blood sugar with 5 simple changes

Doctors often misinterpret menopausal symptoms, which can mask underlying health issues like prediabetes; tracking blood sugar can uncover critical health insights. [ more ]

Business Insider

Wellness

A woman lost 159 pounds when she quit strict diets that left her feeling starving. She shared 2 tips that mean she's never hungry.

Maria Kirkeland lost 159 pounds sustainably by counting calories, prioritizing protein intake, and focusing on mindset over a decade-long struggle with weight. [ more ]

ScienceDaily

Wellness

Weight-loss success depends on eating more protein, fiber while limiting calories

Successful dietary programs emphasize personalization and flexibility, promoting greater consumption of protein and fiber to facilitate sustainable weight loss. [ more ]

morenutrition

#mental-health

Alternative Medicine Magazine

Alternative medicine

Speed Walking vs. Running: Which is Better for Weight Loss Success?

Both brisk walking and running are effective for weight loss, with unique benefits catering to different preferences and fitness levels. [ more ]

Psychology Today

Psychology

Feeling Overwhelmed with the Prospect of Losing Weight?

Health changes can feel overwhelming, leading to anxiety and inaction; focusing on one step at a time helps mitigate this overwhelming feeling. [ more ]

Heybike

Bicycling

10 Tips for Losing Weight Through Cycling

Cycling is an effective method for losing weight and improving overall health and well-being. [ more ]

Irish Independent

Wellness

'I wanted to get back to my happy self,' says FG councillor Maurice Dockrell, who lost over six stone

Weight loss improved mental health significantly, emphasizing the connection between physical and mental well-being. [ more ]

Alternative Medicine Magazine

Alternative medicine

Speed Walking vs. Running: Which is Better for Weight Loss Success?

Both brisk walking and running are effective for weight loss, with unique benefits catering to different preferences and fitness levels. [ more ]

Psychology Today

Psychology

Feeling Overwhelmed with the Prospect of Losing Weight?

Health changes can feel overwhelming, leading to anxiety and inaction; focusing on one step at a time helps mitigate this overwhelming feeling. [ more ]

Heybike

Bicycling

10 Tips for Losing Weight Through Cycling

Cycling is an effective method for losing weight and improving overall health and well-being. [ more ]

Irish Independent

Wellness

'I wanted to get back to my happy self,' says FG councillor Maurice Dockrell, who lost over six stone

Weight loss improved mental health significantly, emphasizing the connection between physical and mental well-being. [ more ]

moremental-health

#health

www.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk

Social media marketing

Football club for overweight man to launch in Dagenham this month

A football club for overweight men launches in Dagenham to promote weight loss and community through football, opening September 27. [ more ]

Independent

Music

Wicklow woman lost six stone to give kidney to her husband

Helen Banfield lost six stone in 18 months to qualify as a kidney donor for her husband. [ more ]

Heybike

4 weeks ago

Bicycling

How to Lose Belly Fat Through Cycling?

Cycling effectively contributes to fat loss, including in the belly area, but cannot target fat loss from specific body parts. [ more ]

Business Insider

Digital life

A man lost 100 pounds by ditching restrictive diets that left him miserable. He shared 2 key lessons he learned about fat loss.

Benji Xavier lost 100 pounds through sustainable methods after facing challenges with restrictive diets. [ more ]

Business Insider

Digital life

Forget keto - Ozempic might finally kill the low-carb diet trend

Weight loss drugs like Ozempic are surpassing keto in popularity due to the significant weight loss associated with GLP-1 drugs. [ more ]

New York Post

Wellness

Kelly Clarkson admits to using weight loss drug after losing 60 pounds

Kelly Clarkson credited a weight loss drug for her transformation. [ more ]

www.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk

Social media marketing

Football club for overweight man to launch in Dagenham this month

A football club for overweight men launches in Dagenham to promote weight loss and community through football, opening September 27. [ more ]

Independent

Music

Wicklow woman lost six stone to give kidney to her husband

Helen Banfield lost six stone in 18 months to qualify as a kidney donor for her husband. [ more ]

Heybike

4 weeks ago

Bicycling

How to Lose Belly Fat Through Cycling?

Cycling effectively contributes to fat loss, including in the belly area, but cannot target fat loss from specific body parts. [ more ]

Business Insider

Digital life

A man lost 100 pounds by ditching restrictive diets that left him miserable. He shared 2 key lessons he learned about fat loss.

Benji Xavier lost 100 pounds through sustainable methods after facing challenges with restrictive diets. [ more ]

Business Insider

Digital life

Forget keto - Ozempic might finally kill the low-carb diet trend

Weight loss drugs like Ozempic are surpassing keto in popularity due to the significant weight loss associated with GLP-1 drugs. [ more ]

New York Post

Wellness

Kelly Clarkson admits to using weight loss drug after losing 60 pounds

Kelly Clarkson credited a weight loss drug for her transformation. [ more ]

morehealth

#diabetes

time.com

Medicine

The Weight Loss Drug That Can Prevent Diabetes

Tirzepatide has shown potential in significantly reducing the risk of diabetes in people with prediabetes, highlighting its role in early intervention. [ more ]

Futurism

Medicine

Ozempic Actually Delays Aging, Scientist Claims

Semaglutide may lower overall mortality, suggesting potential anti-aging effects beyond its intended use in weight loss and blood sugar management. [ more ]

Inverse

Medicine

Scientists Confirmed An Important Connection Between Semaglutide and Mental Health

Semaglutide is safe for mental health in obese patients without prior disorders, showing no increase in depression or suicidal thoughts. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

OMG science

Can weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic also treat addiction and dementia?

Semaglutide has potential benefits beyond treating diabetes and weight loss, extending to areas like addiction and dementia. [ more ]

time.com

Medicine

The Weight Loss Drug That Can Prevent Diabetes

Tirzepatide has shown potential in significantly reducing the risk of diabetes in people with prediabetes, highlighting its role in early intervention. [ more ]

Futurism

Medicine

Ozempic Actually Delays Aging, Scientist Claims

Semaglutide may lower overall mortality, suggesting potential anti-aging effects beyond its intended use in weight loss and blood sugar management. [ more ]

Inverse

Medicine

Scientists Confirmed An Important Connection Between Semaglutide and Mental Health

Semaglutide is safe for mental health in obese patients without prior disorders, showing no increase in depression or suicidal thoughts. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

OMG science

Can weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic also treat addiction and dementia?

Semaglutide has potential benefits beyond treating diabetes and weight loss, extending to areas like addiction and dementia. [ more ]

morediabetes

GameSpot

Music

Joaquin Phoenix Discusses His Weight Loss For Joker 2 And Says He May Not Do It Again

Joaquin Phoenix found losing weight for 'Joker: Folie a Deux' more challenging due to dance rehearsals and expressed doubts about doing it again. [ more ]

#diabetes-management

Bustle

Digital life

Wellness Brand Hers Now Offers Access To Compounded GLP-1 Injections - Here's What You Need To Know

Hers is innovating weight management with compounded GLP-1 injections, offering a practical and effective solution for those struggling with traditional weight loss methods. [ more ]

Business Insider

Digital life

I only lost 30 pounds on Ozempic. After switching to the keto diet, I lost 120 more and reversed my diabetes.

Dan Brown lost a total of 150 pounds after ditching prescribed shots and adopting the keto diet. [ more ]

Bustle

Digital life

Wellness Brand Hers Now Offers Access To Compounded GLP-1 Injections - Here's What You Need To Know

Hers is innovating weight management with compounded GLP-1 injections, offering a practical and effective solution for those struggling with traditional weight loss methods. [ more ]

Business Insider

Digital life

I only lost 30 pounds on Ozempic. After switching to the keto diet, I lost 120 more and reversed my diabetes.

Dan Brown lost a total of 150 pounds after ditching prescribed shots and adopting the keto diet. [ more ]

morediabetes-management

#zepbound

ABC7 San Francisco

Digital life

Eli Lilly to sell Zepbound directly to consumers without insurance coverage

Eli Lilly will sell weight loss drug Zepbound directly to consumers via LillyDirect, offering an affordable option for those without insurance. [ more ]

Futurism

Medicine

Eli Lilly Offering Way Cheaper Zepbound, If You're Willing to Buy Your Own Syringes

Zepbound's new self-dosing option provides significant cost savings for patients willing to administer their own injections. [ more ]

Business Insider

Medicine

Eli Lilly's weight-loss drug may prevent diabetes - but there's 1 unanswered question

GLP-1 drugs Zepbound and Mounjaro significantly reduce diabetes risk by 94% while aiding substantial weight loss in pre-diabetic adults. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Wellness

Weight loss drug Zepbound may help people with obstructive sleep apnea, drugmaker says

Zepbound, a weight loss drug, shows potential in treating obstructive sleep apnea, with trial results prompting Eli Lilly to seek FDA approval for expanded use. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

Digital life

Eli Lilly to sell Zepbound directly to consumers without insurance coverage

Eli Lilly will sell weight loss drug Zepbound directly to consumers via LillyDirect, offering an affordable option for those without insurance. [ more ]

Futurism

Medicine

Eli Lilly Offering Way Cheaper Zepbound, If You're Willing to Buy Your Own Syringes

Zepbound's new self-dosing option provides significant cost savings for patients willing to administer their own injections. [ more ]

Business Insider

Medicine

Eli Lilly's weight-loss drug may prevent diabetes - but there's 1 unanswered question

GLP-1 drugs Zepbound and Mounjaro significantly reduce diabetes risk by 94% while aiding substantial weight loss in pre-diabetic adults. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Wellness

Weight loss drug Zepbound may help people with obstructive sleep apnea, drugmaker says

Zepbound, a weight loss drug, shows potential in treating obstructive sleep apnea, with trial results prompting Eli Lilly to seek FDA approval for expanded use. [ more ]

morezepbound

Fortune

Startup companies

Secondhand luxury fashion thrives as Ozempic users purge their closets

Users of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are fueling a surge in secondhand luxury fashion markets by changing wardrobes as they lose weight. [ more ]

#cardiovascular-health

Harvard Gazette

Medicine

Weight-loss drug linked to fewer COVID deaths - Harvard Gazette

Wegovy significantly reduces the risk of death from cardiovascular disease and COVID-19-related complications in overweight individuals. [ more ]

Natural Health News

Alternative medicine

Five Healthiest Late Summer Produce Picks

Late-summer produce like tomatoes and cucumbers offer health benefits such as lycopene for cardiovascular health and hydration for weight loss. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Medicine

Weight loss drug could reduce heart attack risk by 20%, study finds

A weight loss injection with semaglutide could reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, or death due to cardiovascular disease by 20%. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Medicine

Weight loss jabs like Ozempic cuts risk of heart attack and stroke, study claims

Anti-obesity drug's benefits extend beyond weight loss to reducing cardiovascular risks. [ more ]

Harvard Gazette

Medicine

Weight-loss drug linked to fewer COVID deaths - Harvard Gazette

Wegovy significantly reduces the risk of death from cardiovascular disease and COVID-19-related complications in overweight individuals. [ more ]

Natural Health News

Alternative medicine

Five Healthiest Late Summer Produce Picks

Late-summer produce like tomatoes and cucumbers offer health benefits such as lycopene for cardiovascular health and hydration for weight loss. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Medicine

Weight loss drug could reduce heart attack risk by 20%, study finds

A weight loss injection with semaglutide could reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, or death due to cardiovascular disease by 20%. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

morecardiovascular-health

Medicine

Weight loss jabs like Ozempic cuts risk of heart attack and stroke, study claims

Anti-obesity drug's benefits extend beyond weight loss to reducing cardiovascular risks. [ more ]

#health-benefits

Business Insider

Medicine

Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic could help slow biological aging, researchers say

Semaglutide injections may slow biological aging by reducing inflammation and improving overall health. [ more ]

Fortune Well

Health

Intermittent fasting is winning over the C-suite as experts say it improves sleep, focus, and memory. Here's how to make it work for you

Intermittent fasting has health benefits including weight loss, improved insulin sensitivity, reduced inflammation, and potential for disease prevention. [ more ]

Alternative Medicine Magazine

Alternative medicine

Are Cashews Good for You? Advantages and Disadvantages of Cashew Nuts

Cashews are pricey due to labor-intensive processing but offer essential nutrients, aid in weight loss, balance blood sugar, and support heart health. [ more ]

Alternative Medicine Magazine

Alternative medicine

Eating Just One Avocado a Day

Avocados offer health benefits including lowering cholesterol levels with daily consumption, supporting weight loss.

Largest study to date shows that eating one avocado daily does not affect belly fat, waist circumference, or liver fat. [ more ]

The Atlantic

Health

America Can't Quit Intermittent Fasting

Intermittent fasting has gained popularity for weight loss and other health benefits, though its long-term effectiveness remains uncertain. [ more ]

Business Insider

Medicine

Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic could help slow biological aging, researchers say

Semaglutide injections may slow biological aging by reducing inflammation and improving overall health. [ more ]

Fortune Well

Health

Intermittent fasting is winning over the C-suite as experts say it improves sleep, focus, and memory. Here's how to make it work for you

Intermittent fasting has health benefits including weight loss, improved insulin sensitivity, reduced inflammation, and potential for disease prevention. [ more ]

Alternative Medicine Magazine

Alternative medicine

Are Cashews Good for You? Advantages and Disadvantages of Cashew Nuts

Cashews are pricey due to labor-intensive processing but offer essential nutrients, aid in weight loss, balance blood sugar, and support heart health. [ more ]

Alternative Medicine Magazine

Alternative medicine

Eating Just One Avocado a Day

Avocados offer health benefits including lowering cholesterol levels with daily consumption, supporting weight loss.

Largest study to date shows that eating one avocado daily does not affect belly fat, waist circumference, or liver fat. [ more ]

The Atlantic

Health

America Can't Quit Intermittent Fasting

Intermittent fasting has gained popularity for weight loss and other health benefits, though its long-term effectiveness remains uncertain. [ more ]

morehealth-benefits

Allyogatraining

Digital life

Somatic Yoga Exercises For Weight Loss - All Yoga Training

Somatic yoga offers a holistic approach to weight loss by enhancing the mind-body connection and addressing stress-related barriers. [ more ]

#diet-culture

Business Insider

Cooking

A man who lost 100 pounds shared 3 easy recipes that helped him lose weight and keep it off

Benji Xavier achieved lasting weight loss by focusing on healthier, home-cooked meals and maintaining a balanced, calorie-deficient diet. [ more ]

Business Insider

Digital life

A man who lost 100 pounds while enjoying his favorite foods shared his 3 key weight loss tips

Sustainable weight loss is achievable through lifestyle changes rather than restrictive diets. [ more ]

Business Insider

Cooking

A man who lost 100 pounds shared 3 easy recipes that helped him lose weight and keep it off

Benji Xavier achieved lasting weight loss by focusing on healthier, home-cooked meals and maintaining a balanced, calorie-deficient diet. [ more ]

Business Insider

Digital life

A man who lost 100 pounds while enjoying his favorite foods shared his 3 key weight loss tips

Sustainable weight loss is achievable through lifestyle changes rather than restrictive diets. [ more ]

morediet-culture

Harvard Gazette

Medicine

Should young bariatric surgery patients use weight-loss drugs? - Harvard Gazette

The use of GLP-1 receptor agonists in adolescents warrants closer examination due to limited research and safety concerns compared to their use in adults. [ more ]

NBC Sports Bay Area & California

San Francisco 49ers

Deebo confident offseason weight loss won't affect his performance

Deebo Samuel's offseason weight loss won't impact his physicality as a player, maintaining his strength and tackle-evading abilities. [ more ]

New York Post

4 weeks ago

OMG science

Superfood 'slimming' powder hailed as 'poor man's Ozempic': 'It's worked magic'

Psyllium husk is emerging as an affordable alternative to Ozempic for weight loss, appealing to budget-conscious individuals. [ more ]

www.scientificamerican.com

Coffee

Is There Any Truth to the Claim That Coffee Causes Weight Loss?

Coffee is popular for weight loss, but its effects are short-lived and not significant over time. [ more ]

Business Insider

Wellness

A man rapidly lost weight on a popular weight-loss drug. After 6 months, he was hospitalized with heart problems and confusion.

Losing weight rapidly with weight loss drugs while on other medications can lead to serious health issues. [ more ]

#healthy-eating

Business Insider

Wellness

A man lost 100 pounds and kept them off by making two simple lifestyle changes

Benji Xavier lost 100 pounds by changing his diet to healthier options and has maintained his weight loss for two years. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Everyday cooking

Make a Loaded Taco Sweet Potato with new Plantifully Simple' cookbook

Kiki Nelson's cookbook provides inventive plant-based recipes, like Loaded Taco Sweet Potato, blending flavors creatively for a delightful and healthy dining experience. [ more ]

BKReader

Brooklyn

The 10 Worst Weight-Loss Mistakes and How to Strategize for Success

Avoid weight loss blunders by setting realistic goals, not skipping meals, prioritizing sleep, not fixating on the scale, and avoiding fad diets. [ more ]

Business Insider

Wellness

A man lost 100 pounds and kept them off by making two simple lifestyle changes

Benji Xavier lost 100 pounds by changing his diet to healthier options and has maintained his weight loss for two years. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Everyday cooking

Make a Loaded Taco Sweet Potato with new Plantifully Simple' cookbook

Kiki Nelson's cookbook provides inventive plant-based recipes, like Loaded Taco Sweet Potato, blending flavors creatively for a delightful and healthy dining experience. [ more ]

BKReader

Brooklyn

The 10 Worst Weight-Loss Mistakes and How to Strategize for Success

Avoid weight loss blunders by setting realistic goals, not skipping meals, prioritizing sleep, not fixating on the scale, and avoiding fad diets. [ more ]

morehealthy-eating

Mail Online

Digital life

Watching the Olympics on TV can help you to LOSE weight, study finds

Watching sports on TV can help in burning calories, similar to physical activities like running or swimming. [ more ]

NBC Sports Bay Area & California

San Francisco 49ers

How 49ers star Kittle feels after dramatic offseason weight loss

George Kittle detailed a significant weight loss during rehab, dropping 30 pounds below his preferred weight, affecting his offseason training regime and preparation for NFL training camp. [ more ]

#glp-1

WIRED

Medicine

A New Wave of Anti-Obesity Drugs Is on the Way

Tirzepatide's dual receptor activation may contribute to its efficacy in weight loss, while GIP's role is not fully understood yet. [ more ]

Fast Company

OMG science

Forget Ozempic: There could be an even more effective weight-loss drug on the way

New 'Trojan Horse' weight-loss drug more effective in mice than current GLP-1 medications for obesity. [ more ]

WIRED

Medicine

A New Wave of Anti-Obesity Drugs Is on the Way

Tirzepatide's dual receptor activation may contribute to its efficacy in weight loss, while GIP's role is not fully understood yet. [ more ]

Fast Company

OMG science

Forget Ozempic: There could be an even more effective weight-loss drug on the way

New 'Trojan Horse' weight-loss drug more effective in mice than current GLP-1 medications for obesity. [ more ]

moreglp-1

Mail Online

Wellness

Young people are 'abusing' energy drinks in a bid to lose weight

Consuming energy drinks instead of food for weight loss can lead to eating disorders. [ more ]

Natural Health News

Alternative medicine

This one fiber may actually be better than any weight loss drug

Consuming foods rich in beta-glucan found in oats and barley can aid weight loss and improve glucose control without the need for expensive medications. [ more ]

www.npr.org

Wellness

The new obesity drugs work, but it's a dilemma when people have to stop taking them

GLP-1 agonist drugs like Zepbound can help with weight loss by reducing hunger, but limited availability and potential side effects pose challenges. [ more ]

#glp-1-agonists

english.elpais.com

Medicine

When Ozempic fails: Study sheds light on why some patients lose half as much weight as others

Genetic analysis can predict patient's response to semaglutide for weight loss, not effective for everyone. [ more ]

Inverse

Medicine

The Longest Clinical Trial Yet Of Blockbuster Weight Loss Drug Wegovy Reveals Significant Side Effects

GLP-1 agonists like Wegovy show significant weight loss and may have long-lasting effects, but concerns exist regarding side effects. [ more ]

english.elpais.com

Medicine

When Ozempic fails: Study sheds light on why some patients lose half as much weight as others

Genetic analysis can predict patient's response to semaglutide for weight loss, not effective for everyone. [ more ]

Inverse

Medicine

The Longest Clinical Trial Yet Of Blockbuster Weight Loss Drug Wegovy Reveals Significant Side Effects

GLP-1 agonists like Wegovy show significant weight loss and may have long-lasting effects, but concerns exist regarding side effects. [ more ]

moreglp-1-agonists

www.theguardian.com

Writing

I haven't tried Ozempic but I know how it feels | Megan Nolan

Walking in New York can be euphoric or agonizing; lack of health insurance led to a challenging health journey with unexpected side effects. [ more ]

#wegovy

WIRED

Medicine

Wegovy Can Keep Weight Off for at Least 4 Years, Research Shows

People on Wegovy experience steady weight loss for 65 weeks, maintaining initial loss over 4 years despite hitting a plateau. [ more ]

Ars Technica

Wellness

Long-term Wegovy study finds weight loss plateaus a little after a year

Weight loss on Wegovy plateaus after 65 weeks but is maintained over 4 years with a significant difference from the placebo group. [ more ]

WIRED

Medicine

Wegovy Can Keep Weight Off for at Least 4 Years, Research Shows

People on Wegovy experience steady weight loss for 65 weeks, maintaining initial loss over 4 years despite hitting a plateau. [ more ]

Ars Technica

Wellness

Long-term Wegovy study finds weight loss plateaus a little after a year

Weight loss on Wegovy plateaus after 65 weeks but is maintained over 4 years with a significant difference from the placebo group. [ more ]

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www.theguardian.com

Wellness

Cash incentives may help men lose weight, research finds

Financial incentives and text messages can effectively motivate obese men to lose weight, with a 4.8% decrease in body weight observed in the group receiving both forms of motivation. [ more ]

ScienceDaily

OMG science

Breakthrough in brown fat research: Researchers have found brown fat's 'off-switch'

Brown fat burns calories to produce heat, potentially aiding weight loss and health.

Research identifies an 'off switch' protein in brown fat limiting its activation against obesity. [ more ]

Inverse

Wellness

Can Ozempic Actually Affect Fertility? Here's What Two Experts Think Is Going On

Semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) may impact fertility due to its association with weight loss and metabolic improvements. [ more ]

Ars Technica

Wellness

It's cutting calories-not intermittent fasting-that drops weight, study suggests

Time-restricted eating for weight loss may work simply by helping people eat fewer calories overall. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Wellness

Cash incentives may help men lose weight, research finds

Financial incentives and text messages can effectively motivate obese men to lose weight, with a 4.8% decrease in body weight observed in the group receiving both forms of motivation. [ more ]

ScienceDaily

OMG science

Breakthrough in brown fat research: Researchers have found brown fat's 'off-switch'

Brown fat burns calories to produce heat, potentially aiding weight loss and health.

Research identifies an 'off switch' protein in brown fat limiting its activation against obesity. [ more ]

Inverse

Wellness

Can Ozempic Actually Affect Fertility? Here's What Two Experts Think Is Going On

Semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) may impact fertility due to its association with weight loss and metabolic improvements. [ more ]

Ars Technica

Wellness

It's cutting calories-not intermittent fasting-that drops weight, study suggests

Time-restricted eating for weight loss may work simply by helping people eat fewer calories overall. [ more ]

moreobesity

time.com

Wellness

No One Knows How to Talk About Weight Loss Anymore

Weight loss can lead to social isolation even when it improves health. [ more ]

Harvard Gazette

Medicine

Excited about new diet drug? This procedure seems better deal. - Harvard Gazette

Minimally invasive endoscopic bariatric procedure more cost-effective and brings more weight loss than new weight-loss medications. [ more ]

New York Post

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Bicycling

I lost 80 pounds and became a fitness instructor - thanks to one piece of exercise equipment

Amanda Hinds lost 80 pounds, becoming a cycling instructor after a break during COVID-19, emphasizing perseverance and finding joy in exercise. [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

Wellness

Weight Loss to Shape Up in Style: Discover the Latest Must-Have Health and Fitness Products! * Brooklyn Paper

There are four basic principles for successful weight loss: portion control, drinking water, regular exercise, and getting enough sleep. [ more ]

www.amny.com

Wellness

Weight Loss to Shape Up in Style: Our Health & Fitness Swag

Weight loss success relies on four basic principles: portion control, staying hydrated, regular exercise, and getting enough sleep. [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

Wellness

Weight Loss to Shape Up in Style: Discover the Latest Must-Have Health and Fitness Products! * Brooklyn Paper

There are four basic principles for successful weight loss: portion control, drinking water, regular exercise, and getting enough sleep. [ more ]

www.amny.com